CA2126273A1 - Electrical connector - Google Patents

Electrical connector

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Publication number
CA2126273A1
CA2126273A1 CA002126273A CA2126273A CA2126273A1 CA 2126273 A1 CA2126273 A1 CA 2126273A1 CA 002126273 A CA002126273 A CA 002126273A CA 2126273 A CA2126273 A CA 2126273A CA 2126273 A1 CA2126273 A1 CA 2126273A1
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Canada
Prior art keywords
wedge
clamping member
conductors
connector
conductor
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CA002126273A
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French (fr)
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CA2126273C (en
Inventor
Gino Menechella
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Whitaker LLC
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Whitaker LLC
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Publication of CA2126273A1 publication Critical patent/CA2126273A1/en
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Publication of CA2126273C publication Critical patent/CA2126273C/en
Anticipated expiration legal-status Critical
Expired - Fee Related legal-status Critical Current

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Classifications

    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R4/00—Electrically-conductive connections between two or more conductive members in direct contact, i.e. touching one another; Means for effecting or maintaining such contact; Electrically-conductive connections having two or more spaced connecting locations for conductors and using contact members penetrating insulation
    • H01R4/10—Electrically-conductive connections between two or more conductive members in direct contact, i.e. touching one another; Means for effecting or maintaining such contact; Electrically-conductive connections having two or more spaced connecting locations for conductors and using contact members penetrating insulation effected solely by twisting, wrapping, bending, crimping, or other permanent deformation
    • H01R4/18—Electrically-conductive connections between two or more conductive members in direct contact, i.e. touching one another; Means for effecting or maintaining such contact; Electrically-conductive connections having two or more spaced connecting locations for conductors and using contact members penetrating insulation effected solely by twisting, wrapping, bending, crimping, or other permanent deformation by crimping
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R4/00—Electrically-conductive connections between two or more conductive members in direct contact, i.e. touching one another; Means for effecting or maintaining such contact; Electrically-conductive connections having two or more spaced connecting locations for conductors and using contact members penetrating insulation
    • H01R4/28—Clamped connections, spring connections
    • H01R4/50—Clamped connections, spring connections utilising a cam, wedge, cone or ball also combined with a screw
    • H01R4/5083—Clamped connections, spring connections utilising a cam, wedge, cone or ball also combined with a screw using a wedge

Landscapes

  • Multi-Conductor Connections (AREA)
  • Suspension Of Electric Lines Or Cables (AREA)
  • Connections Effected By Soldering, Adhesion, Or Permanent Deformation (AREA)
  • Connections By Means Of Piercing Elements, Nuts, Or Screws (AREA)

Abstract

A connector 10 is disclosed of the type that interconnects and mechanically secures two electrical conductors together, particularly non-insulated, flat ribbon conductors 46. The connector includes a C-shaped clamping member 42 and a wedge 44 that is conformably received therewithin thereby forming a conductor receiving channel on each side of the wedge 44, between the wedge 44 and the walls of the clamping member 42.
As the wedge 44 is forced into the clamping member 42 the walls are elastically deflect outwardly, applying substantial force against the conductors, thereby establishing good electrical contact and a strong mechanical interconnection of the two conductors. The connector 10 is self aligning for a variety of conductor sizes where at least one is a flat conductor. This is achieved by means of a novel combination of concave and convex surfaces on the clamping member and a pair of flat converging surfaces on the wedge, one of which includes a concave portion.
CA002126273A 1993-07-29 1994-06-20 Electrical connector Expired - Fee Related CA2126273C (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
US08/099,279 1993-07-29
US08/099,279 US5340336A (en) 1993-07-29 1993-07-29 Electrical connector

Publications (2)

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CA2126273A1 true CA2126273A1 (en) 1995-01-30
CA2126273C CA2126273C (en) 2004-11-23

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CA002126273A Expired - Fee Related CA2126273C (en) 1993-07-29 1994-06-20 Electrical connector

Country Status (8)

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US (1) US5340336A (en)
JP (1) JPH0757796A (en)
KR (1) KR950004636A (en)
CN (1) CN1037730C (en)
BR (1) BR9402958A (en)
CA (1) CA2126273C (en)
ES (1) ES2103230B1 (en)
TW (1) TW272326B (en)

Families Citing this family (7)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
HUT73372A (en) * 1993-11-16 1996-07-29 Whitaker Corp Electrical cable connector
US5507671A (en) * 1994-09-15 1996-04-16 Burndy Corporation Wedge connector for electrical conductors
WO1996023330A1 (en) * 1995-01-27 1996-08-01 The Whitaker Corporation Electrical wire connector with improved wedge
US5609504A (en) * 1995-03-28 1997-03-11 The Whitaker Corporation Wire connector with improved clasp
US6000955A (en) * 1997-12-10 1999-12-14 Gabriel Technologies, Inc. Multiple terminal edge connector
US6454601B1 (en) 2001-06-27 2002-09-24 Andrew Corporation Connector for coaxial cables
US7044810B2 (en) * 2004-06-07 2006-05-16 Fci Americas Technology, Inc. Electrical wedge connector

Family Cites Families (8)

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US3504332A (en) * 1967-01-23 1970-03-31 Amp Inc Electrical connector
US3588791A (en) * 1969-07-08 1971-06-28 Amp Inc Electrical connector
US4415222A (en) * 1981-01-19 1983-11-15 Mario Polidori Electrical connector
US4650273A (en) * 1984-11-30 1987-03-17 Amp Incorporated Electrical wedge connector
US4600264A (en) * 1985-01-16 1986-07-15 Utm Power Products, Inc. Electric tap connector
US4915653A (en) * 1988-12-16 1990-04-10 Amp Incorporated Electrical connector
US5006081A (en) * 1990-08-14 1991-04-09 Amp Incorporated Electrical wire connector
US5145420A (en) * 1991-05-31 1992-09-08 Counsel Eugene F Electrical wire connector

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Publication number Publication date
CN1037730C (en) 1998-03-11
BR9402958A (en) 1995-04-11
CA2126273C (en) 2004-11-23
JPH0757796A (en) 1995-03-03
US5340336A (en) 1994-08-23
ES2103230A1 (en) 1997-09-01
CN1099526A (en) 1995-03-01
KR950004636A (en) 1995-02-18
ES2103230B1 (en) 1998-04-01
TW272326B (en) 1996-03-11

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